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Ben Contreras

IT’S too early to put importance to who’s who in the 2016 line-ups. There would be new faces as there are old, desirable and the undesirable, the notorious and the innocent, the liars and the truthful, and who are there for the wrong reasons. While we all have our own preferences, one thing is sure. There won’t be straight voting next year.

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If it’s going to be a three-way fight, not one can bring all his candidates for city councilors. A city council of mixed breed is better than a one-sided one. A rubber stamp council is not healthy for our city. Thus, it is best to choose the good ones from all three groups.

When aspiring candidates have filed their candidacy, then it’s time to scrutinize each of them.
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One morning, while waiting for SM-Pueblo to open, I decided to take a cup of coffee at Jollibee. A few people were already inside, and the accordion gate to SM was half open. I thought, soon, it would open. I guess it’s a matter of minutes, perhaps. Ah, never mind the coffee. It might only delay my purpose of being there.

I looked for a seat and I noticed this cute little girl with an angelic face with her teenage brother, equally amiable in his looks. It was not difficult to just sit beside her and strike a conversation. I didn’t get her name’s correct spelling, but it sounded like Myco or Maiko.

Soon, their mom came with their food and with another daughter, Angel. Her mom works with a company of Mr. Brown, and she knows my igsu Nono Montalvan. Her husband is an agricultural engineer who was in Manolo Fortich at that moment on official mission.

I can sense that they are one happy family. Jorge is 13, Angel is 9, and Maiko is 5. I love to call them J.A.M. Mecurio. It makes remembering a lot easier.

It’s not very often that we meet people and be comfortable with them. But they are perfect for me. Jorge was ever smiling, and a handsome young lad. Angel was a bit shy. Well, we had a snapshot taken by their mom. I hope to see it one day. To you guys, I hope to meet you again. Regards from Lolo Ben!
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My trips to Libertad on Monday and Tuesday proved one thing: many motorists do not respect the “no overtaking” orange line. Counter flowing has become the norm for some. Just because the road has become wide (six lanes), some find nothing wrong in counter flowing when there’s plenty of room in their direction.

In the city, counter flowing has also become normal because in some intersections, traffic builds up easily due to many repairs and infrastructure projects. When the line becomes very long, those at the back can’t wait when those at the front move leisurely when the light turns red.

If nothing is done to correct this as those in the highways, one of these days something is going to happen that will make a lot of people feel sorry.

Is it the LTO or the Highway Patrol’s job?

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